5th Mar 2005, 09:52

I had a 2.8 L MPFI with 250k miles on its original long block and automatic transmission. It was my first new car at 22 miles and only mode of transportation for 12 years until that terrible day of the accident, which permanently removed my "Sporty" from service. I was emotionally hurt.

1986 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta 5.0 / 305 from North America

Summary:

Bad ass

Faults:

Not really any problems since I got it, but I've replaced a lot of stuff just to make it better.

Since I've got it, I've replaced the radiator, headers, exhaust (3 inch), 4 barrel carburetor, rebuilt the transmission, B&M shift kit, center line performance rims, 2 side fenders, hood. I put some copper gaskets in the headers because I had an exhaust leak, so replaced them with copper so I only have to tighten them.

But other that, I really haven't had any problem except for the interior, because that really sucks. Seats are torn up, and the dash is kind of cracked. We took out all the air conditioning equipment, for less weight.

General Comments:

Overall, I think this car is bad ass. It's my favorite and I've never had another car. I've taken 5.0 GTs, Grand Prix GTPs, Integras, and a lot of other cars. But I've also lost too.

23rd Jun 2004, 07:28

26th Jul 2005, 11:45

Obviously, you don't know your grammar very well, and I guess this is why you like "stangs". I'm sorry. When you get educated you will realize that a stang is a poorly designed, horrible handling, pathetic waste of money. I'm sorry that you own one. How many ladies has your family stang attracted? Grandma?

1986 Chevrolet Camaro berlinetta 3.4L miti-port V6 from North America

Summary:

Faults:

Factory radio malfunctioned, has sinced been replaced with a CD player.

Front wheel bearing are worn out.

Original 2.8 V6 crapped out, but will be replaced with a NEW 3.4L V6, ordered from GM.

Passenger side door lock doesn't work.

T-top seals have been replaced recently.

General Comments:

For a 17 year old sports car, it is in suprisingly good condition. The dash isn't cracked, the seats are like new, the lining hasn't fallen or sagged. It is like a brand new car. Even the cruise control still works! Who ever had this car before me must have taken damn good care of it. It is all original, even the factory rims still look good!

14th Mar 2008, 17:08

In those days, my cassette/radio chewed up cassette tapes as fast as I inserted them.

I had a 2.8 Liter that lasted 210,000 miles before I sold the entire car. It’s a better engine than the 3.4 Liter: I rebuilt more 3.4L than any six cylinders. You should have rebuilt the original engine or replaced it with the same size.